The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam has received approval to open the state's first dispensary since medical marijuana became legal on Jan. 1.

"The process of going through permits, zoning, the inspections, it's a pretty arduous process," said General Manager Trip Hoffman in an interview with WKU Public Radio. "Becoming the first one to be fully approved, we were really happy. We've had a lot of inquiries, so we're having a good time with it and enjoying the moment."

An exact date hasn't been announced, but operations are expected to begin in the fall. Hoffman said he hopes for a mid-September opening.

"This is another step forward as we work to ensure Kentuckians with serious medical conditions have access to the medicine they need and deserve," said Gov. Andy Beshear in a social media p

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